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Five Stocks To Buy: BSE, Infosys, ICICI Bank And More | May 19, 2026
Top picks include financial market infrastructure major BSE, IT giants Infosys and Coforge, pharmaceutical major Sun Pharma, and private sector lender ICICI Bank.
Credit card profit pool shrinks as revolvers evolve
"The decline in the level of revolvers has impacted profitability," ICICI Bank group CFO Anindya Banerjee said, adding that the business remained profitable and retained multiple levers-including cost management and rewards optimisation-to sustain returns. "It is a business one would continue to have a very strong focus on."
Credit card profit pool shrinks as revolvers evolve
"The decline in the level of revolvers has impacted profitability," ICICI Bank group CFO Anindya Banerjee said, adding that the business remained profitable and retained multiple levers-including cost management and rewards optimisation-to sustain returns. "It is a business one would continue to have a very strong focus on."
Trade Setup for May 19: Nifty bulls hope Monday's 350 point recovery is not a 'trap'
What also needs to be monitored going into Tuesday's NSE weekly expiry is that for how long will the IT stocks keep piggy-backing on a weak rupee. It was IT that led the recovery on Monday before HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and other heavyweights also stepped up to play their part.
7 large-cap stocks post highest quarterly profits in 10 quarters
Several NSE large-cap companies reported record March 2026 quarterly profits, surpassing previous ten-quarter highs by over 25%. Strong operational performance, improved fundamentals, and favorable market conditions boosted earnings for firms including ABB India, JSW Steel, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors, and Muthoot Finance.
INR slumps to fresh record lows amid rising oil prices fuelled by ongoing geopolitical tensions
The Indian rupee weakened further and closed at a record low of 96.35 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by rising crude oil prices on the back of ongoing geopolitical tensions and a strong dollar. During the day, the counter hit a low of 96.39. The global market sentiments continue to dampen amid simmering tensions between the US and Iran. Moreover, emerging market economies, including India, continue to feel the pressure of rising crude oil prices, as elevated rates increase the outflows of US dollars, along with the outflows already happening due to FPIs. Meanwhile, Indian shares ended little changed on Monday, after having suffered heavy losses earlier in the session on rising Middle East tensions and economic concerns. The benchmark BSE Sensex rebounded over 1,100 points from the day's lows before closing 77.05 points, or 0.10 percent, higher at 75,315.04.The NSE Nifty index also fell up to 1.3 percent in early trading before recovering to close up 6.45 ...
Sensex ends 77 points higher after recovery from day’s lows; Midcaps underperform
The Sensex rose 77 points to close at 75,315, while the Nifty gained 6 points to settle at 23,650. The Nifty Bank index slipped 173 points to 53,537, while the Midcap index declined 93 points to 60,474.
Coforge to Tech Mahindra: Tech stocks extend rally for second session; Nifty IT jumps over 2%
Coforge, Tech Mahindra, and other tech stocks rallied on May 18, with the NIFTY IT index rising 2.4%. Analysts attribute this to currency weakness and export earnings, despite concerns over AI disruption and mixed earnings guidance from major firms, leading to a decline of 25.3% in 2026.
ICICI Pru Life shares crash nearly 9% after Prudential plans stake cut below 10%
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance shares fell sharply on Monday after reports that promoter Prudential plc may reduce its stake below 10% following the acquisition of Bharti Life Insurance. The move raised concerns over ownership structure and strategic alignment, though ICICI Bank clarified it will retain majority control in the insurer.
Nifty Bank falls 500 points as PNB, Canara Bank, SBI, other stocks decline up to 3%. What lies ahead?
Indian bank stocks tumbled, dragging the Nifty Bank index down as a weakening rupee and rising global bond yields soured market sentiment. Several major banks saw significant declines, with analysts pointing to key technical levels. The rupee hit an all-time low against the dollar, exacerbating concerns for the financial sector.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty hints at gap-down; Vodafone Idea in focus
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bond yields are rising, and the currency is at a record low. Foreign institutions continue to sell. For the index, the 23,500 level, which it managed to sustain above last week, comes back into play again on the downside, while the 23,700 - 23,800 zone continues to remain a barrier.
Stock Market Crash News Today Live Updates: GIFT Nifty Points Gap-Down Open For Nifty, Sensex; Brent Crude Surges Past $110 A Barrel
The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of Nifty 50's performance, traded at 23,514.50, compared to Friday's index close of 23,643.50.